Amy's Recipes

1.5 c dry black-eye peas

6 c water

1/8 t thyme or pepper

1/4 onion, diced

1 stalk celery, diced

1/3 can Spam or ham, chopped (optional)

large bay leaf

dash of garlic powder

vegetable bullion

1 T butter

dash of salt

Sort through black-eye peas to remove small rocks. Add water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 1 hour. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer about 1.5 hour or until peas are tender. Add more water if needed.

Serve with bread and butter and a green salad, or with biscuits or corn bread.